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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India, Australia agree to work together to combat terrorism in all its forms
India and Australia, on Wednesday, at a bilateral meet marking the fifth anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, agreed to work together to combat terrorism in all its forms. Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who holds the defence portfolio as well, also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 'Glad to meet Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles. Had a productive discussion on deepening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which marks its fifth anniversary today. Our shared vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide our collaboration,' said Mr. Modi through a post on X. Earlier, Mr. Singh and Mr. Marles condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. During the meeting, Mr. Singh highlighted India's right to respond in self-defence against cross-border terrorism, and described the actions taken against Pakistan as measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible. 'Reviewed the full range of the India-Australia defence partnership during the extremely fruitful meeting with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister @RichardMarlesMP in New thanks Australia for its unequivocal support to India's resolute response against barbaric act of terror in Pahalgam,' said Mr. Singh via an X post after the meeting. The two Ministers welcomed the signing of the Australia-India Joint Research Project and agreed to intensify and diversify defence industry collaboration. They deliberated on furthering the defence science and technology collaboration projects when they meet in Australia later this year for the third India-Australia 2+2 ministerial meeting. They also reviewed the progress made since the last 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in November 2023. 'The discussions covered a wide range of issues such as defence strategic cooperation and security, including industry collaboration, cyber and new emerging technologies, counter-terrorism, hydrography and maritime security. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest,' said a government statement. They expressed satisfaction over the growing strategic convergence between the two countries and agreed to work together towards a free and open Indian Ocean and Pacific Island region. During the meeting, according to defence sources, India stressed that it did not make a distinction between terrorists and those harbouring them. A concern that any defence supplies to Pakistan could end up in the hands of terrorists was also conveyed to the Australian counterparts. Apart from the main issue of strong action against terrorism, maritime cooperation was discussed. India, which is positioning itself as a regional hub for ship repair and maintenance, also made a pitch for joint production of naval platforms. The Ministers laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the fallen heroes. The visiting dignitary was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a Tri-Services Guard of Honour prior to the dialogue at Manekshaw Centre. Enhanced ties The Australian High Commission also hosted a reception to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the event as the Guest of Honour. According to the High Commission's release, in the past five years, both sides have enhanced defence ties; signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement; transformed education ties with Australian universities welcoming nearly 1.40 lakh Indian students last year, and establishing the first foreign branch campuses in India; launched a Renewable Energy Partnership, under which Australian expertise will help deliver Mr. Modi's vision to roll out one crore solar rooftops in India by 2030. As part of the bilateral initiatives, the ninth edition of India-Australia Defence Policy Talks was held in Delhi on March 17, 2025. The meeting reviewed defence outcomes of the second Ministerial Foreign and Defence Ministers' 2+2 in November 2023, inter-sessional 2+2 consultations at Secretary-level in October 2024 and the second Annual Leaders' Summit in November 2024. In February 2021, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Australian Space Agency signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding to build on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in 2020.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi meets Australian Deputy PM Marles; lauds 5 years of Strategic Partnership
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and defence minister Richard Marles on Wednesday in the national capital, holding productive discussions to deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on its fifth anniversary. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The leaders during the discussion shared their visions for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and highlighted the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations, focused on enhancing defence and strategic cooperation amidst regional security challenges. "Glad to meet Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles. Had a productive discussion on deepening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which marks its fifth anniversary today. Our shared vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide our collaboration," stated in a post on X. Earlier today, the Australian Deputy Prime Minister laid a wreath at the National War Memorial here, underscoring the tribute to India's fallen heroes. "Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi and laid a wreath in solemn tribute to India's fallen heroes. The gesture underscores the shared respect, sacrifice, and growing defence cooperation between India and Australia," the Ministry of Defence stated on X. Marles arrived in Delhi late on Tuesday night as part of his high-level meetings in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India from June 2-5, as per the Australian Defence Government release. The Deputy Prime Minister will meet leaders and counterparts in South and Southeast Asia as part of the Government's commitment to deepening diplomatic and defence partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. He also met defence minister Rajnath Singh earlier today, discussed regional and global security issues, and deepened defence cooperation between the two countries. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the meeting, the defence minister reaffirmed India's and Australia's strong defence partnership and commitment to combating terrorism and acknowledged the growing strategic ties between the two nations and thanked Australia for its support following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
United News of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Rajnath holds bilateral meeting with Australian counterpart
New Delhi, June 4 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and both sides reviewed full range of the India-Australia defence partnership. Both Ministers strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam and expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Rajnath highlighted India's right to respond in self-defence against cross-border terrorism and described New Delhi's actions against Pakistan as measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible, a Defence Ministry statement said. The two sides agreed to work together to combat terrorism in all its forms. Through a post on X after the meeting, Rajnath Singh thanked Australia for its unequivocal support to India's resolute response against the barbaric act of terror in Pahalgam. The two ministers welcomed the signing of the Australia-India Joint Research Project and agreed to intensify and diversify defence industry collaboration. They decided to further the defence science and technology collaboration projects when they meet in Australia later this year for the third 2+2 ministerial meeting between the two countries. They also reviewed the progress made since the last 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in November 2023. The meeting offered an opportunity to both sides to review the status of bilateral engagements in the context of emerging regional and global scenarios, the statement said. The discussions covered a wide range of issues such as defence strategic cooperation and security, including industry collaboration, cyber and new emerging technologies, counter-terrorism, hydrography and maritime security. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest, it added. On the fifth anniversary of the signing of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, both sides expressed satisfaction and recognised that defence has emerged as an important pillar of the collaboration. Both countries expressed satisfaction at the growing strategic convergence between them and agreed to work together towards free and open Indian Ocean and Pacific Island region. Both sides called for continued strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation and their commitment for achieving their shared objective of peace, prosperity, stability and progress in the Indo-Pacific region. Rajnath Singh congratulated Richard Marles on his re-appointment after the impressive victory of Labour Party in recently held federal elections in Australia. Earlier, the Australian Deputy Prime Minister laid a wreath at National War Memorial and paid homage to the fallen heroes. Marles is on official visit to India from June 3 and 4. This is his first visit to India after his re-appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Australia, the statement added. UNI RBE SSP
Hans India
7 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Australian Defence Minister meets PM Modi, backs India's fight against cross-border terrorism
New Delhi: Visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, reiterating Australia's support in India's fight against cross border terrorism. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Marles on the historic victory of the Australian Labor Party in the recent Federal elections and also extended an invitation to Australian PM Anthony Albanese for the Annual Summit, to be held in India later this year. "Glad to meet Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles. Had a productive discussion on deepening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which marks its fifth anniversary today. Our shared vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide our collaboration," PM Modi posted on X after the meeting. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the two leaders exchanged ideas to further strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which completed five years on Wednesday. The PMO stated that during their discussions, Deputy Prime Minister Marles reiterated Australia's support in India's fight against cross border terrorism. "They underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation in key areas such as defence industrial collaboration, resilient supply chains, critical minerals, new and emerging technologies. They reaffirmed that the shared vision for a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide the bilateral collaboration," read a statement issued after the meeting. Earlier in the day, Marles held a bilateral meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as both ministers strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam and expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Singh highlighted India's right to respond in self-defence against cross-border terrorism and described New Delhi's actions against Pakistan as measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. The two sides agreed to work together to combat terrorism in all its forms. "Reviewed the full range of the India-Australia defence partnership during the extremely fruitful meeting with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi. His personal commitment and leadership in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation has emerged as an important pillar of our Comprehensive Strategic partnership. India thanks Australia for its unequivocal support to India's resolute response against the barbaric act of terror in Pahalgam," Defence Minister Singh posted on X. The two Ministers welcomed the signing of the Australia-India Joint Research Project and agreed to intensify and diversify defence industry collaboration. They deliberated to further the defence science and technology collaboration projects when they meet in Australia later this year for the third India-Australia 2+2 ministerial meeting. They also reviewed the progress made since the last 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in November 2023. "The meeting offered an opportunity to both sides to review the status of bilateral engagements in the context of emerging regional and global scenarios. The discussions covered a wide range of issues such as defence strategic cooperation and security, including industry collaboration, cyber and new emerging technologies, counter-terrorism, hydrography and maritime security. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest," read a statement issued by India's Ministry of Defence. Underscoring that Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of signing of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, both sides expressed satisfaction and recognised that defence has emerged as an important pillar of the collaboration.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Australian DPM and Defence Minister Richard Marles visiting India this week
Melbourne/New Delhi, June 1 (UNI) Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will be visiting India this week during which he will meet with his counterpart and other top officials. Marles is travelling to South and Southeast Asia from June 2-5 for high-level meetings. The Australian Deputy Prime Minister will meet leaders and counterparts in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, India and Indonesia as part of the Government's commitment to deepening diplomatic and defence partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, a statement said. The visit to India coincides with the fifth anniversary of Australia and India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which underpins our relationship and shared vision for the Indian Ocean, he said. Marles said: 'Australia values our relationships with neighbours in the Indo-Pacific. Our deepening cooperation is at the heart of Australia's approach to ensure the Indo-Pacific remains open, inclusive and resilient.' 'I look forward to meeting leaders and welcome productive discussions on how we can work together to shape a peaceful, secure, and prosperous region that is respectful of sovereignty.' On May 23, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had extended congratulations to Richard Marles on his reappointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia. Singh had posted on X, 'Looking forward to continuing our close cooperation to further strengthen bilateral defence ties under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.' UNI RN
